rooted (for)

past tense of root (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rooted (for)
Verb
  • Those approved will be able to create a new channel and rebuild their audience.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The Israeli government approved the historic deal to end the conflict in Gaza.
    Yamiche Alcindor, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump has endorsed opening fire on Russian aircraft if need be, the FT reports.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • After a chilly summer courtship, Governor Kathy Hochul, a hypercautious moderate, warmly endorsed him.
    Eric Lach, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The representative recommended the man contact local law enforcement about the scam, according to court documents.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2025
  • The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.
    Michelle Del Rey, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After the race, Five-time Nürburgring 24 Hours winner Timo Bernhard got emotional about Verstappen's feat and commended the driver for bringing attention to endurance racing.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In a press release, the company commended the work of Söderström and Norström, who became co-Presidents of Spotify in 2023, calling this a development that solidifies the company's new leadership structure.
    Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Chiefs are favored in the game after getting two wins in a row against the New York Giants and Baltimore Ravens.
    Chandler Boese, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The new deal keeps one of the NHL’s best players with the team favored to win the Stanley Cup this season.
    Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Rooted (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rooted%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.

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